While this problem can happen to an EcoDiesel that has never towed a thing before, it is most common under heavy towing conditions. When towing heavy loads, or towing in mountainous regions, the EcoDiesel’s oil temperatures can increase significantly during towing which is known to cause the oil cooler to fail. With a towing capacity of 12,560 pounds, the 3.0 EcoDiesel can haul some heavy loads. Generally speaking, a 20 degree increase in oil temps above the optimal levels will cut the oils lifespan in half. An oil cooler is a vital component in maintaining optimal oil temps and preventing wear on internal engine components. When the oil increases above the optimal temperature it deteriorates the oil and decreases its lubricating abilities. Every engine has optimal oil temperatures ranges. Oil coolers, as you guessed, cool the oil that is circulating throughout the EcoDiesel’s internal components.
Jeep & Ram 3.0L EcoDiesel Engine Problems Ford launched the 3.0 PowerStroke in 2018 and Chevy/GM recently launched the 3.0 Duramax in 2020. While Dodge has been running the EcoDiesel since 2014, it hadn’t faced any true competition until 2018. It is still currently offered in the Dodge Ram 1500 models. Jeep retired the 3.0 EcoDiesel from the Grand Cherokee models after the 2019 model year. The upgrades included an updated turbocharger, redesigned cylinder heads, a new EGR system and intercooler, and various other internal improvements. In 2020, the EcoDiesel received numerous changes and updates increasing power to 240hp and torque to 480lb-ft. The 3.0 EcoDiesel produced 240hp and 420lb-ft. Additionally, Dodge opted for a tradition V6 engine design compared to the inline-6 offered in the Cummins-powered Ram’s. FCA opted for a smaller engine for fuel economy purposes.
The 3.0 EcoDiesel was manufactued by VM Motori in Italy. Coming in at half the size of the Cummins diesel engines, the 3.0 EcoDiesel was the first diesel engine option for half-ton Dodge Ram’s since the early 2000’s.ĭespite Ram 2500/3500 HD trucks using a Cummins turbo-diesel engine, FCA chose to go a different route. It is a 3.0L V6 turbocharged diesel engine. The Chrysler 3.0 EcoDiesel engine was released in 2014 in the Dodge Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles.
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